FAIRGROUNDS Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SEE VIOLATION #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT 2:35PM WHEN INSPECTION STARTED. ALEX DARST DID ARRIVE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT APPROXIMATELY 3:10PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE POSSESSING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT 2:35PM WHEN INSPECTION STARTED. ALEX DARST DID ARRIVE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT APPROXIMATELY 3:10PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE POSSESSING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.